For Media

The State's Attorney's Office welcomes inquiries from the local media. When making inquiries, please be mindful that Illinois Supreme Court rules restrict the staff of the State's Attorney's Office to discuss certain information pertaining to a case. Our office will do its best to answer your questions in the most timely and accurate way possible. Read the rules related to publicity surrounding a legal case (PDF). Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you are a member of the media and wish to schedule an interview or to inquire about a charge or a case, please contact:

Stephanee Smith
Communications Director
(618) 296-5354
fax (618) 656-7312
sjsmith@co.madison.il.us

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